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What is White Bread???
...The fiber is lost, along with essential fatty acids and most of the vitamins and minerals.
· Partially hydrogenated oils- raising cholesterol levels, upsetting blood insulin (increasing risk of diabetes), and interfering with our bodies’ use of essential fatty acids.
· Caramel coloring (burnt sugar)- Caramel color prepared by ammonia process has been associated with blood toxicity in rats.
· Calcium sulfate-can cause intestinal obstruction. It’s banned in some countries.
· Calcium propionate- This is a mold inhibitor and may be linked to migraines
http://www.chicago.consciouschoice.com/2000/cc1311/healthconscious1311.html
What is Wholemeal Bread???
A Whole Wheat Flour ...include all three nutritious parts: the bran (the outer layers), the germ (the innermost area) and the endosperm (the starchy part in between).
...much higher in fiber, vitamins B6 [source] and E [source], magnesium, zinc, folic acid and chromium.
http://whole-grains.info/white-bread-vs-wheat-bread.htm
...at least 51% of the grains in the bread product be whole grain. The best bread products will contain about four to five grams of fiber per slice. White bread has about a half a gram of fiber per slice.
http://www.chicago.consciouschoice.com/2000/cc1311/healthconscious1311.html
...wholemeal and granary contain much or all of the wheat grains (that's why it's called wholemeal) and these are the healthiest.
What is Multigrain Bread???
§ Multigrain flours consist of a base white, brown or wholemeal flour with seeds or grains added for a unique texture and flavour. Popular seeds and grains added to multigrain flour include sunflower seeds, linseed and kibbled rye.
http://www.bakingmad.com/madaboutbaking.aspx?nID=24&nSubID=34
Why White Bread???
Why NOT White Bread???
§ CBS NEWS, USA 5 Nov, 2004
White Bread Linked to Diabetes
o High-GI foods like white bread, cakes, and biscuits spike blood sugar dramatically,
o more than 17 slices per week -- had the highest risk of diabetes, say the researchers,
http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2004/11/05/health/webmd/main653957.shtml
§ BBC News, UK 13 July, 2004
White Bread = Gain Waistline
o White Bread = Hi-GI
o This might be because whole grain foods are higher in fibre than White Bread which give a feeling of fullness so you eat less
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3889147.stm
§ NewsTarget.com…Readers: 512,465 monthly 20 Oct , 2006
White Bread linked to kidney cancer
o development of the cancer may be linked to high-glycemic foods that rapidly increase blood sugar in the body
o consumers should consume fewer cereals and refined grains, and eat more vegetables to reduce their risk of renal cell carcinoma. If consumers choose to eat cereals, Dr. Bravi said focusing on those made with whole grains could help reduce cancer risk.
o The only bread suitable for human consumption is whole-grain bread
http://www.newstarget.com/020837.html
§ The Sun Herald, AUS 21 Oct, 2006
White Bread Risk…. Kidney Cancer
o ...cutting down on white bread, which causes the biggest rise in blood glucose levels, and opting for wholemeal varieties instead.
http://www.news.com.au/sundayheraldsun/story/0,,20616447-24331,00.html
CONCLUSION
PLEASE SAY NO TO WHITE BREAD... IT IS NOT A HEALTHY FOOD THAT WE THOUGHT IT IS... PLEASE SWITCH IT TO WHOLEMEAL/ MULTIGRAIN BREAD INSTEAD!
more to come.....................about your "daily-healthy" food??!!